Universität Wien

130042 KU Afrikaans: A heritage from Europe, Asia and Africa (2016W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Credit in other fields of study (eg, African, English, history, political science, etc.) is possible. Students should check this matter with their SPL.

CEEPUS and ERASMUS students are most welcome.

Afrikaans can also be followed as AE, Mitbeleger or Interest Module.

For more information: catharina.e.loader@univie.ac.at

During summer semester 2017 the coarse "Afrikaans Language and Culture in Context" will be presented where history, culture, literature and films will be emphasized. The purpose is to give students an overview of the Afrikaans (grammar, language history and country) in the WS and to focus on South African culture (history, different population groups and their traditions, Afrikaans literature and film development) in the SS.

This course in Afrikaans thus consists of two parts but it can be obtained independent from each other - one is not a prerequisite to the other. I will nevertheless recommend that you, if possible, complete both courses so that you can obtain a more complete overview on Afrikaans in its context.
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: Afrikaans, German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Languages that can be accommodated during the lectures are English, German, Dutch and naturally, in increasing frequency, Afrikaans.

  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47
  • Wednesday 25.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum, UZA Augasse 2-6, 5.Stock Kern C SR5.47

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

These lectures consist of an introduction to the Afrikaans language, culture and grammar as one of the 11 official languages of South Africa. Lectures, serving as an overview, not only address practical facts, but also allow students to exercise new language abilities. Reading texts will concentrate on everyday situations, revealing culture as well as interesting South African myths.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final mark will be a combination of attendance, coursework as well as written and oral examinations. Oral exams at the end of each semester may be taken in Afrikaans, German, Dutch or Englisch.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To introduce beginners without prior knowledge of Afrikaans to one of the world's youngest Germanic languages and literatures, to develop basic translation skills and to present an orientation to the regional and cultural environments of South Africa. Tuition language is Afrikaans (in the initial phases with concise summaries in German or English).

Examination topics

The lectures formally address grammar issues and are meant to assist students to a good reading ability, a understanding of language structures as well as providing them with a springboard to speaking the language. Interactive exercises (often combined with cultural facets) provide the opportunity to actively practice the newly acquired knowledge and to develop a basic vocabulary. An e-learning program provides further assistance.

Reading list

A prescribed workbook is required. This is distributed to semester start.
The use of a Afrikaans-German dictionary or Afrikaans-Dutch dictionary or Afrikaans-English dictionary is recommended.
Please register on the Moodle-Platform for 'Taalreis' during the week of the first lecture in October 2016.

Association in the course directory

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